Nicole Scherzinger's new release

Former Pussycat Dolls lead singer Nicole Scherzinger has released the second single, “Don’t Hold Your Breath,” from her upcoming solo album ‘Killer Love’ – which is scheduled to arrive in November through Interscope Records.

The single was was written by Josh Alexander, Billy Steinberg, and Toby Gad and is already a huge hit in the U.K. The song became Nicole’s first record to debut at the #1 spot on the UK National Chart, and also hit #1 on both the Combined Singles Chart and Digital Download Chart.

The video, directed by Rich Lee (Black Eyed Peas, Eminem), has racked up more than 18 million views on VEVO.

With the album’s release approaching, the singer readying herself for a very busy fall. Next month, she makes her debut as a judge, alongside Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, and L.A. Reid, on the highly anticipated U.S. version of The X Factor.

Simon and Paula to reignite the fire on X factor

American Idol's frequently feuding judges, Simon Cowell and Paula Abdul, will reunite on the US version of The X-Factor.

While Cowell is responsible for creating both the reality shows, Abdul's role in propelling American Idol to its zenith was equally important. Simon, who left American Idol earlier this year to concentrate solely on The X-Factor, obviously feels the same--he's signed Abdul on again!

Their relationship has always been one of the mainstays of the singing-based, multi-syndicated reality show.

Simon Cowell, with his bitter, snide remarks and Paula Abdul, with her careful, clever and concise comments, showcased a balance that spoke of almost soulful synergy. They fought, clashed, even abused each other occasionally, but the love and respect was hard to miss.

The two are not even remotely in love with each other but share a deep relationship, something Cowell has gone on record to mention.

Hosted by Welsh presenter Steve Jones The X-Factor (U.s) will premiere on September 21, 2011, and, apart from Cowell and Abdul, features L.A Reid and Nicole Scherzinger as judges.

"Paula-Simon" have great chemistry says Scherzinger

The 32-year-old singer, who is on the judging panel alongside Paula, Simon and music producer LA Reid, is "fascinated" by the chemistry between the pair, who have been working together for over a decade in various ways, including as judges on American Idol.

Speaking at the 95-106 Capital FM Summertime Ball at London's Wembley Stadium yesterday (June 12), Nicole told BANG Showbiz, "I'm not there to be in between them. I get the front row ticket at the Paula and Simon show and I'm fascinated watching them, they've been working together for over 10 years. It's just an honour for me being part of the panel, being an artist."

Nicole, who replaced British singer Cheryl Cole as a judge on the panel, has completed her first round of auditions on the show, and has enjoyed the experience so far.

She added, "It's going great! I just had my first judging time in New Jersey. It was a lot of fun. The other judges are brilliant and inspiring to be around. We don't have private dressing rooms we like to keep it all out and open so we all share the same space."

She also had some words of advice to Kelly Rowland and Tulisa Contostavlos, who joined the panel on the UK version of The X Factor following the departure of Cheryl and Dannii Minogue, telling them they just need to be themselves on the show.

Nicole added, "I would tell them just be yourself and have fun with it and speak from your heart. Try and be constructive if you can as well because these are these people's dreams."